Electrician in New Lenox, IL

Emergency Electrical Repairs When You Need Them Most

Fast, reliable electrical solutions for New Lenox homeowners facing urgent electrical problems, flickering lights, and power emergencies.

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Licensed Electrical Services New Lenox

Your Electrical Problems Actually Get Fixed Right

When your lights start flickering at 9 PM or you smell something burning from an outlet, you need an electrician who shows up and knows what they’re doing. Not someone who guesses.

You get 25 years of our experience handling every electrical emergency that happens in New Lenox homes. Panel upgrades, circuit repairs, burning smells, complete power outages. We’ve fixed it all before, and we’ll fix yours right the first time.

After we’re done, your electrical system works properly. Your family stays safe. You don’t worry about the same problem happening again next week because it won’t.

Residential Electrician New Lenox IL

25 Years Solving New Lenox Electrical Emergencies

We’re Jimco Electric / Mr Electric, and we’ve been New Lenox’s go-to residential electrician since 1999. While other contractors chase every job that comes along, we focus specifically on what New Lenox homeowners actually need: emergency electrical repairs that work.

We’re licensed, bonded, and insured because that’s what real electrical work requires. We offer discounts for military, first responders, seniors, teachers, new customers, and students because supporting our community matters.

New Lenox families call us because we show up when we say we will, find the real problem, and fix it permanently. When electrical issues could affect your family’s safety, 25 years of experience isn’t just helpful – it’s essential.

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Emergency Electrical Repair New Lenox

Straightforward Process for Serious Electrical Problems

Here’s how we handle your New Lenox electrical emergency. You call when you notice the problem – flickering lights, burning smell, power outage, whatever’s wrong. We ask a few questions to understand the situation and tell you when we’ll be there.

When we arrive, we inspect everything to find the actual cause of your electrical problem. Not just what you can see, but what’s really wrong. Circuit breakers don’t trip for no reason. Outlets don’t stop working because they feel like it.

Then we explain exactly what’s broken and what it takes to fix it permanently. No technical jargon. Just clear information about the problem and the solution. Once you approve the work, we complete the repair and test everything to ensure it works correctly.

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Electrical Services New Lenox Illinois

Complete Electrical Solutions for New Lenox Homes

Our electrical services handle everything New Lenox homeowners need for safe, reliable electrical systems. We specialize in emergency repairs for flickering lights, power outages, burning smells, and circuit breakers that won’t stop tripping.

We also handle panel upgrades for homes that need more electrical capacity. This is crucial in New Lenox, where many homes were built before families needed power for multiple computers, large appliances, and electric vehicle charging. Your electrical panel from 1995 wasn’t designed for your 2025 lifestyle.

EV charger installation is another specialty. Installing electric vehicle charging isn’t as simple as plugging into a regular outlet. It requires dedicated circuits designed for high-power charging demands. We handle everything from evaluating your electrical panel capacity to installing the proper wiring and ensuring everything meets New Lenox electrical codes.

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How fast can you respond to electrical emergencies in New Lenox?

We prioritize electrical emergencies because burning smells, sparks, and power outages can’t wait until next Tuesday. When you call about an electrical emergency in New Lenox, we work to get someone to your home as quickly as possible, typically the same day. Response time depends on our current schedule and your emergency’s severity, but we treat all safety-related electrical issues as urgent. If you’re seeing sparks, smelling burning, or getting electrical shocks, turn off power to that area at your circuit breaker and call us immediately. Twenty-five years of experience taught us that electrical emergencies follow their own schedule, not yours. That’s why we maintain the ability to respond quickly when New Lenox families need electrical help most.
Several electrical issues require immediate attention and get worse if ignored. Burning smells from outlets, switches, or your electrical panel indicate overheating and fire risk. Visible sparks, especially when plugging in appliances, signal dangerous electrical faults. Frequent circuit breaker trips aren’t just annoying – they mean your electrical system is overloaded or has wiring faults. Electrical shocks from appliances, switches, or outlets indicate grounding problems or faulty wiring that could be deadly. Power outages affecting only your home (while neighbors have power) suggest problems with your electrical system, not utility issues. Flickering lights throughout your home, especially when large appliances start, indicate serious electrical problems needing professional diagnosis. These issues don’t fix themselves and typically worsen over time.
Yes, panel upgrades are one of our specialties, especially important for older New Lenox homes. Many homes built 20+ years ago have electrical panels designed for much lower electrical demands than today’s families require. Between computers, large appliances, air conditioning, and electric vehicle charging, modern homes need significantly more electrical capacity. We evaluate your current panel to determine if it can safely handle your home’s electrical needs. Signs you need a panel upgrade include frequent breaker trips, flickering lights when appliances start, or inability to add circuits for renovations or EV chargers. We handle the complete upgrade process, including permits and inspections required in New Lenox, ensuring work meets current electrical codes and provides reliable electrical service.
Absolutely. EV charger installation is increasingly common in New Lenox as more families choose electric vehicles. Installing EV charging requires dedicated electrical circuits designed for high-power charging demands – regular outlets won’t work. We start by evaluating your electrical panel to ensure it can handle EV charging loads. Many homes need panel upgrades to accommodate EV charging safely. Then we install appropriate wiring and circuit protection for your specific EV charger requirements. The installation includes running proper gauge wiring from our panel to the charging location, installing the correct outlet or hardwired connection, and ensuring everything meets New Lenox electrical codes. We handle required permits and inspections, giving you convenient home charging with electrical work done safely and correctly.
Yes, we’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured for electrical work in New Lenox and throughout Illinois. Our licensing ensures we understand current electrical codes, safety requirements, and proper installation techniques. Being bonded provides additional financial protection for customers, while comprehensive insurance protects your property and our workers. We maintain all licenses required for areas we serve, ensuring our work meets local electrical codes and passes inspections. Our insurance coverage protects against potential property damage during electrical work and provides workers’ compensation for our technicians. This gives you peace of mind knowing that if anything unexpected happens during your New Lenox electrical project, you’re fully protected.
We offer several discounts to support our New Lenox community. Military personnel receive discounts in recognition of their service. First responders including police, firefighters, and EMTs qualify for special pricing on electrical work. Seniors receive discounted rates, and we extend the same courtesy to teachers serving our community’s educational needs. New customers can take advantage of introductory pricing, and students with valid IDs also qualify for reduced rates. These discounts apply to most electrical services including emergency repairs, panel upgrades, circuit installations, and EV charger installations. Specific discount amounts vary by service type and current promotions. When scheduling electrical service, mention which discount applies to you for appropriate pricing.